The Pittsburgh Steelers get a rematch with the Buffalo Bills after getting trounced into the Wild Card round of the playoffs last year. This time around, however, the stakes are much lower and the final outcome of the game is meaningless.
Regardless, Mike Tomlin's team is looking to bounce back from a sluggish preseason debut against the Texans that saw them in a 17-0 hole entering the tunnel at halftime. After scoring just 12 points by the end of the game, Arthur Smith's offense is looking for a spark, and they could find it in preseason Week 2.
Since the NFL moved to a 17-game regular season schedule, Week 2 of the preseason has been the time for most teams to get a look at their starters for as long as a quarter or two. Despite its exhibition label, this could have the feel of a regular-season slugfest.
Game Details
The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, August 17. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Starters from both teams are expected to suit up in this contest but don't expect superstars like Bills quarterback Josh Allen or Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt to take center stage for long. Avoiding injuries will be the primary goal for both teams, but Buffalo and Pittsburgh will use this time to get an extended look at the players who will be helping their team in 2024.
Watching with Cable
Major Cable Providers
For those hoping to catch the Steelers vs. Bills in action, most will be able to do so on cable. Major cable providers who carry this Week 2 preseason contest include Comcast, DirecTV, AT&T U-Verse, and Spectrum.
For local viewers, this game will air on KDKA Pittsburgh (CBS). This game will air nationally live on NFL Network. Blackout restrictions may apply to local viewers. Affiliate stations for this game are listed on 506 Sports.
How to Access
Finding the game on your cable provider is as simple as hitting the 'guide' button on your cable remote and scrolling to NFL Network or the affiliate station for your local viewing area. From there, make sure you are looking at the 7 p.m. ET time slot. Those with DVR can choose to set the game to record.
Watching without Cable
Streaming Services
For those without access to a cable provider, you can catch the Steelers vs. Bills game through multiple streaming services. Platforms that will carry the game include NFL Game Pass, NFL+, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV.
How to Subscribe and Access
Like cable, streaming doesn't come without a cost. In order to access these games through streaming, you will need a subscription to a streaming service of your choice. You can sign up online by searching the streaming services listed and creating an account on their website.
Once subscribed, you can download the streaming app on your smart TV and access the channel guide. Each of these streaming services carries NFL Network, though the game will blackout out on this station if you are a local fan. If this is the case, you can find the game in your area on an affiliate station through the directory on 506 Sports.
Free Streaming Options
If you are hoping to watch the game but don't want to commit to a streaming service, we recommend using fuboTV for your streaming needs. FuboTV offers a seven-day free trial to new subscribers, and you are free to cancel anytime.
Watching on Mobile Devices
Fans can watch the Steelers vs. Bills preseason game on the NFL+ through the NFL app. You can also download the Steelers mobile app to follow along with live game coverage. These apps are available on the Google Play Store and Apple Store. Download the app and create a login to get started.
International Viewing Options
For fans outside of the United States hoping to catch the preseason action, you can do so with NFL Game Pass International. This service from the NFL offers live streams of every NFL game without blackout restrictions, including preseason games. Prices vary by country.